Hands-on with Android Auto on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Victoria, BC - As part of our day long test drive of the features and performance of the new 2016 Chevy Malibu (which should come in a few days as a standalone car review), we got to try Google's Android Auto for the first time. Here are some impressions.

I've had a chance to use Apple CarPlay on the Chevy Volt, so it made sense to give its Android competitor a chance during a series of test drives around picturesque Victoria Island in British Columbia. Using my LG G4, I plugged into one of the two USB charging ports below the Chevy Malibu's 8-inch touch screen and pressed Android Auto as an option.

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Quantum Break fuses live action, immersive gameplay and suspense, comes tomorrow

Microsoft Studios and Remedy Entertainment revealed a new trailer for Quantum Break, highlighting the game’s story and the star-studded cast. Fans can expect Quantum Break’s narrative to be brought to life through a unique gaming experience that seamlessly blends pulse-pounding gameplay with high-quality, live-action entertainment. The game will be available for digital download and purchase in stores starting tomorrow.

The trailer provides a glimpse at the nefarious corporation Monarch Solutions, and features a tense confrontation between Quantum Break’s hero Jack Joyce (Shawn Ashmore – “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) and villain Paul Serene (Aidan Gillen – “Game of Thrones”), who poses one of time travel’s greatest questions – is it truly possible to alter the past to change the future?

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Apple observes World Autism Awareness Day by focusing on assistive solutions

Apple is observing World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month by showing how assistive technology can be used to help autistic individuals communicate, interact and manage day to day tasks. The above video shows Dillan who has used technology like the iPad and apps like Proloquo2Go, that is a symbol-supported communication app that spans the range of beginner and advanced users. The video, titled " Dillan's Voice,' is a moving and clear example of how applied technology can be used to change people's lives and give them a new way to communicate.

Tesla unveils more affordable Model 3 with 198,000 preorders now on queue

Tesla Motors took the wraps off its anticipated Model 3 sedan. The most affordable Tesla in the market with an estimated price of US $35,000 (before government incentives), the Model 3 features 215 miles of range on a full battery charge, zero to 60 mph acceleration of six seconds, autopilot safety features and is expected to ship in late 2017.

The Model 3 has reportedly recieved 180,000 preorders in the first 24 hours of being offered, interested buyers can deposit US $1,000.00 to get on the list, which the company has worked out to around $7.5 billion, which is possibly the biggest presale for any electric vehicle to date.

180,000 cars is a huge step up from the 50,580 cars total in 2016. Tesla will need to ramp up its production capacity to meet demand. 

Source: Autoblog